Pain Stories
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Yes, Sneakers Will Improve Your Posture
Wearing sneakers, a well-designed shoe, or a well-made orthotic insole will help improve your posture. -
Tendon Pain Linked To Type 2 Diabetes
People with diagnosed tendinopathy have 30 percent higher odds of having diabetes, study finds. -
Chronic Pain Changes DNA In The Brain And Immune System
New research shows that chronic pain, pain that extends for a long period of time even in the absence of an injury, can have long-lasting effects on our bodies. -
Why Pregnant Women Should Be Cautious With Painkillers
Tylenol taken by pregnant women may threaten adverse effects on offspring's reproductive function. -
Patients With Neuropathic Pain May Be Better Off Without Opioid Drugs
People who were not prescribed opioids saw improvement in physical functioning and disability, according to a recent study. -
Images Of Pain Receptor Could Hold Key To Improved Chronic Pain Treatment
Sub-atomic images of pain receptors in the skin could be a step towards developing new treatments for patients with chronic pain. -
The Assistive Technology That Makes It Easier To Live With Chronic Disease
A bevy of new tech innovations at CES 2016 are helping or will soon help manage medical conditions and disabilities. -
Though Symptoms Are Common, Gastric Bypass Patients Report Improved Life
While most people report improved well-being after gastric bypass surgery, many patients experience symptoms and nearly a third are hospitalized. -
Aspirin May Lower Risk For Prostate Cancer
Aspirin, the century-old painkiller, has potential health benefits for numerous chronic diseases, including cancer. -
Ibuprofen vs Acetaminophen: How Different Are They Really?
Is there really much of a difference between a bottle of Advil and Excedrin? A lot more than you might think, actually. -
New Therapy For Chronic Pain Offers Hope For Sufferers
Research shows that the combination of a Parkinson’s drug and an anti-inflammatory drug are effective in reducing chronic pain in rats. -
British Watchdog Investigates Potentially Misleading Pain Relief Ads
British consumers claim the Reckitt Benckiser Group mislead them when a television ad for its product Nurofen Express, a pain reliever, offers faster relief than ibuprofen.